Donald Trump may be the most famous “real estate guy” who made it big, lost it all, then made it all back bigger and better than before.  What took him down?  In his book, The Art of the Comeback, the Donald points to two things: complacency and the Tax Reform Act of 1986.  We could do a whole show the importance of playing close attention to things that affect the flow of money into any asset class. And it's a great topic! But that’s not for today.

Today's episode is for all the folks who are just discovering real estate for the first time, or are coming back after getting scared off or hurt in the last downturn.  Low interest rates, a growing population, more renters, less new building, and prices lower than they've been in many years, have lots of people (including us) ready to get started...again!

Focusing on fundamentals is critical to success - and when a market changes dramatically (like this one has over the last few years), it’s an opportunity for old-timers and newbies alike to start fresh and do it right.  So listen in as The Real Estate Guys share important insights to help you make money with real estate, whether you’re getting started for the first, second or even the third time!

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Get the most out of your properties by preparing for a successful 2011.  Now is the time to look back on last year and glean lessons for a happy New Year! Running a real estate empire means effectively managing debt, equity and cash flow - and it requires being organized as all the year end paperwork arrives.  In this episode, The Real Estate Guys discuss their checklist of things to do, including what to consider when reviewing your loans, tax strategies, filing system and legal structures.  Listen in and get some great ideas to make this upcoming year your best ever!  The Real Estate Guys Radio Show podcast provides education, information and training to help investors make money with their real estate investments.  Learn more at www.realestateguysradio.com and sign up for the free newsletter!

Money, jobs and people are moving around the world like never before.  And while fewer people may feel rich coming out of this recession, there are other good reasons many are still looking at international real estate - both as an investment strategy and a safe haven hedge against inflation.  In this episode, we visit with Kevin Brass, an expert author for the International Property Journal. Kevin has covered the international real estate industry for over twenty years.  His regularly featured articles and analysis have appeared in the International Herald Tribune and the New York Times.  To add even more international flair, we interview Flavio Amary of SECOVI, a Brazilian real estate trade association.  The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show podcast provides education, information and training to help investors make money with their real estate investments. Want more?  Visit www.realestateguysradio.com and sign up for the free newsletter!

Big money, flexible hours and being your own boss has always attracted people to real estate as a career.  And when the traditional job market is depressed, even more people look at real estate as way to make money.  While most people think of a career in real estate primarily as selling houses to people who’ll live in them, there are actually many other options!  In this episode, The Real Estate Guys explore the variety of opportunities available when considering real estate as a full time vocation, whether as an agent or an investor - or both!  Join host Robert Helms, co-host Russell Gray and the Godfather of Real Estate (a 30 year broker himself), Bob Helms, for a lively discussion originally broadcast in 2008.  For more resources, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.